1. Rams have hired Jeff Fisher, who has coached Albert Haynesworth and Randy Moss, see them coming to St. Louis?
KDC: That's a great question, because what eventually occurs will either confirm or change a trend. It appears almost every high maintenance skills player (Terrell Owens, Tiki Barber, etc) that is available is not being pursued because of their past behavior. As if the NFL sent out a memo warning teams away - or maybe everyone finally got smart & realized no talent is above their team. All that said, I can see Moss getting passed over (he barely tried in TN & had nothing to show for it), but if Fisher felt like he could get back into Haynesworth's head correctly, I could see that as a go.
Momo: Fisher said some nice things about Moss, BUT he also saw Moss just tank those last few games in Tennessee. I don't think he will give him a look even though the Rams have a glaring need at receiver. Haynesworth has more of a chance just because Fisher drafted him and also has seen Albert at his best. The biggest problem with Haynesworth is keeping him motivated and I don't know if you want that type of attitude around a young team. Haynesworth is more likely than Moss but if you ask me, the better risk is Randy Moss because he is easily replaceable.
2. Who would you rather have Eli Manning or Aaron Rodgers if you are starting you are starting your franchise?
KDC: Great question. You can't go wrong with either guy, as they're both team-oriented leaders who know how to win. That said, I'd go w/Rodgers for a couple reasons - 1) He's 2 years younger than Eli, so he should have more opportunities; 2) Rodgers, at least in the last 2 years, doesn't have the huge ups and downs that Manning always seems to have. Eli always seems to have a couple games each season where he's absolutely awful. But really, I'm ready to start my team with either....
Momo: These two young guns are at the top of their games right now. You can't go wrong with either guy but I may lean a little more toward Eli because of his toughness. That's not saying the Rodgers isn't tough but Eli stands in the pocket and takes a lickin and keeps getting up. When other players on the Giants see his resilience, it inspires them to play harder. Rodgers is clearly more mobile than Eli by a long shot. The other thing I like about Eli is in the 4th quarter he is money. Manning led the league in 4th efficiency and Touchdown passes. Eli stepped up win it mattered most. Again, you can't go wrong with either guy but Eli to make just beats Rodgers.
3. Is Linsanity bigger/better/more deserved than Tebowmania?
KDC: A lot of people have taken late shots at Tim Tebow because Jeremy Lin is a more accomplished point guard than Tebow was a QB. Maybe so, but QB is the hardest position to learn in any sport, the NFL is the largest sporting stage in North America, and no one --no one!-- had Denver winning a home playoff game this season. So let's not diminish Tebowmania because its reception was waaaaay over the top, because there was a reason for the way it started and continued. If the Knicks make a run through the playoffs, then we can talk comparisons. That said, why can't we enjoy both? They're both outspoken Christians who pursue excellence in their position & somehow their stories have stayed major news.
Momo: This Jeremy Lin story is getting out hand. Here's the deal with both guys: the sample of games is too small to actually determine how good they can or will be. In Lin's case, if you actually analyze the teams the Knicks have played one or two may have been over .500. What Lin has done is historic but I want to see him against tougher competition over the long haul, and the same can be said with Tebow. Tebow has never had an offseason of NFL workouts, camps, or instruction. Each guy has been thrown into their teams system without fulling having an offseason to get integrated on what to do an improve in areas where they are weak. The stories are great but I think we are quick to rush to judgement, instead of letting these guys grow into what they could be.
Momo: Fisher said some nice things about Moss, BUT he also saw Moss just tank those last few games in Tennessee. I don't think he will give him a look even though the Rams have a glaring need at receiver. Haynesworth has more of a chance just because Fisher drafted him and also has seen Albert at his best. The biggest problem with Haynesworth is keeping him motivated and I don't know if you want that type of attitude around a young team. Haynesworth is more likely than Moss but if you ask me, the better risk is Randy Moss because he is easily replaceable.
2. Who would you rather have Eli Manning or Aaron Rodgers if you are starting you are starting your franchise?
KDC: Great question. You can't go wrong with either guy, as they're both team-oriented leaders who know how to win. That said, I'd go w/Rodgers for a couple reasons - 1) He's 2 years younger than Eli, so he should have more opportunities; 2) Rodgers, at least in the last 2 years, doesn't have the huge ups and downs that Manning always seems to have. Eli always seems to have a couple games each season where he's absolutely awful. But really, I'm ready to start my team with either....
Momo: These two young guns are at the top of their games right now. You can't go wrong with either guy but I may lean a little more toward Eli because of his toughness. That's not saying the Rodgers isn't tough but Eli stands in the pocket and takes a lickin and keeps getting up. When other players on the Giants see his resilience, it inspires them to play harder. Rodgers is clearly more mobile than Eli by a long shot. The other thing I like about Eli is in the 4th quarter he is money. Manning led the league in 4th efficiency and Touchdown passes. Eli stepped up win it mattered most. Again, you can't go wrong with either guy but Eli to make just beats Rodgers.
3. Is Linsanity bigger/better/more deserved than Tebowmania?KDC: A lot of people have taken late shots at Tim Tebow because Jeremy Lin is a more accomplished point guard than Tebow was a QB. Maybe so, but QB is the hardest position to learn in any sport, the NFL is the largest sporting stage in North America, and no one --no one!-- had Denver winning a home playoff game this season. So let's not diminish Tebowmania because its reception was waaaaay over the top, because there was a reason for the way it started and continued. If the Knicks make a run through the playoffs, then we can talk comparisons. That said, why can't we enjoy both? They're both outspoken Christians who pursue excellence in their position & somehow their stories have stayed major news.
Momo: This Jeremy Lin story is getting out hand. Here's the deal with both guys: the sample of games is too small to actually determine how good they can or will be. In Lin's case, if you actually analyze the teams the Knicks have played one or two may have been over .500. What Lin has done is historic but I want to see him against tougher competition over the long haul, and the same can be said with Tebow. Tebow has never had an offseason of NFL workouts, camps, or instruction. Each guy has been thrown into their teams system without fulling having an offseason to get integrated on what to do an improve in areas where they are weak. The stories are great but I think we are quick to rush to judgement, instead of letting these guys grow into what they could be.
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